biography

Christine Anderson was born in Melbourne.

She studied art at PLC and from 1982 at the Victorian Artists Society for several years with renowned tutors such as David Taylor, Joseph Zbukvic, Herman Pekel and Alvaro Castagnet, with a traditional approach to watercolour.

In 2000 Christine commenced an innovative course with Ron Reynolds, studying more about design in acrylic, oil and mixed media.

Christine has been a member of VAS since 1984, the Watercolour Society since 1990, the Australian Guild of Realist Artists since 1995 and a foundation and exhibiting member of the Kaleidoscope Art Group.

In 1995 Christine was invited to exhibit in the Chinese-Australian Watercolour Exchange Exhibition in Taipei and Australia. In 2000 she accepted an invitation to exhibit in an exhibition for “Special Kids” with terminal illnesses.

Christine’s subject matter ranges from boats and harbours, buildings and street scenes and the occasional flower painting.

Awards include first prize at Craigieburn, Ivanhoe and Wangaratta. Also many highly commended awards.